Patron Conduct Policy

The University Library provides its users, including faculty, staff, students, visitors, and
community members, with an environment conducive to teaching, learning, research, study, and to the
conduct of University business. Library users are expected to act responsibly, appropriately, and
courteously in order to preserve the Library's environment, facilities, and collections.

The Library has established policies in the following areas in accordance with the Library
mission and broader policies and regulations enforced on the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign campus:

Possession of Weapons

Smoking and the Use of Tobacco Products

Animals

Food and Drink

Disruptive Behavior

Vandalism and Damage to University Property

Use of Bicycle and Laptop Locks

Use of Electrical Outlets

Use of Staff Telephones and Workstations

Cell Phones and Other Mobile Devices

Reporting Criminal Behavior

Unattended Children

Persons who violate any of these policies, or any other policies of the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign, may lose their privileges to use the University Library, be subject to
University-imposed discipline, and/or be subject to criminal prosecution or other legal action, as
appropriate.

Finally, please remember that the possible theft of personal property is an unfortunate feature
of the Library environment. The Library is not responsible for the security of personal belongings brought into Library
facilities. The Library encourages its users to take every precaution to ensure the safety
of personal belongings, and to remain alert to their immediate surroundings. With the exception of
the Main Stacks entry lockers, the Library has no facilities to store the personal property of its
users, and may take no responsibility for theft, damage, or loss of personal property.

The Library reserves the right to temporarily suspend these policies, as appropriate, in order
to accommodate meetings, receptions, and other events sponsored by the Library or the
University.

Possession of Weapons

Possession of weapons is prohibited in all facilities of the Urbana-Champaign campus, including
all Library facilities, except as outlined in the campus policy on possession of weapons
http://www.fs.uiuc.edu/CAM/CAM/v/v-c-2.html

Smoking and the Use of Tobacco Products

Smoking of any material is prohibited by the campus smoking policy in all facilities of the
Urbana-Champaign campus, as noted in the campus smoking policy
http://www.fs.uiuc.edu/cam/CAM/v/v-b-2.1.html,
including all Library facilities. The use of any tobacco product may pose a threat to Library
collections, and is likewise prohibited.

Animals

Food and Drink

The introduction of food and drink to Library facilities may pose a threat to Library
collections. Food is prohibited from Library facilities, except in designated areas (e.g., staff
lounges, retail service areas). Non-alcoholic drinks may be allowed in Library facilities in
spill-proof, covered, plastic or metal containers. Individual Library units may impose stricter
policies on food and drink in order to protect unique collections, or in order to adhere to the
policies governing the buildings in which they are housed.

Disruptive Behavior

The Library is committed to providing an environment conducive to teaching, learning, study, and
research, and to providing a safe and secure environment for its users and its staff. Disruptive
behavior is detrimental to that environment, and may pose a threat to the safety of Library users
and staff. For the purpose of this policy, "disruptive behavior" is understood to include, but is
not limited to, the following behaviors:

arguing, fighting, and/or any activity that creates excessive noise or commotion detrimental to
the work of Library users;

abusing, threatening, or intimidating Library users or staff through language or action;

engaging in sexual harassment or overt sexual behavior in any Library facility;

bringing weapons (real or simulated) into any Library facility;

displaying overt signs of substance abuse, including drunkenness;

use of musical instruments in any Library facility;

use of audio device or other electronic device that creates excessive noise or in any other way
disrupts the work of Library users;

"use of bicycles, skateboards, or other manually-propelled wheeled vehicles in any Library
facility, except as outlined in the campus policy on use of in-line skates, roller skates, and
skateboards"
http://www.fs.uiuc.edu/CAM/CAM/viii/viii-17.html;

bringing bedding into any Library facility;

entering areas of the Library marked as "Staff Only";

refusing to leave a Library facility at closing time, or as directed by Library staff;

Library staff will take appropriate action to remedy disruptive behavior, including, if
necessary, notifying Library Security and/or the University of Illinois Police.

Vandalism and Damage to University Property

Any behavior that damages Library equipment, facilities, or collections is prohibited. The
protection of Library materials is provided for by Article 16B of the Illinois Criminal Code ( 720
ILCS 5/Art. 16B) "Protection of Library Materials". State statutes and University
regulations provide penalties for theft of, tampering with, defacing, or unauthorized possession of
municipal, state, University, or Library property, or the private property of members of the
University community and public. Prohibited behaviors include, but are not limited to:

defacing Library equipment, facilities, or collections; and

deliberate misuse of Library equipment, facilities, or collections.

Use of Bicycle and Laptop Locks

Bicycles should be parked in designated bicycle racks, and should not be secured to, or parked
in, buildings, building entrances, steps, stairs, ramps, or walls.

Laptop computers may be secured using laptop locks for short periods of time while patrons are
in the building (e.g., while retrieving materials from the Library collections or requesting
assistance from a Library staff member). Laptops should not be secured in any fashion that
constitutes a personal hazard or that obstructs the use of identified emergency exits and/or fire
doors. Laptops should not be secured to windows.

Bicycles, laptops, and other personal items secured inappropriately to Library furniture or
facilities may be removed by Library or University staff.

Use of Electrical Outlets

Electrical outlets provided in Library public service spaces, including study carrels, may be
used to power approved devices, including laptop computers, devices loaned to users by the Library,
and other mobile devices. They may not be used for powering small appliances, e.g., coffee pots, or
any other electrical device that may pose a hazard to Library equipment, facilities, and
collections, e.g., space heaters. Electrical cords and power strips attached to approved devices
may not be draped across aisles, or arranged in any fashion that constitutes a personal hazard or
that obstructs the use of identified emergency exits and/or fire doors. Library patrons may not
unplug Library equipment, e.g., copiers, workstations, or other peripherals, in order to access an
outlet for personal use.

Use of Staff Telephones and Workstations

Library users may not make use of telephones, workstations, or other resources reserved for the
use of Library staff.

Cell Phones and Other Mobile Devices

The Library is committed to maintaining an environment conducive to teaching, learning, research
and study. Recognizing that cell phones and other mobile devices are an important part of the
learning environment, and an official means of emergency communication between the University and
its faculty, staff, and students, Library users are reminded to be courteous of others in their use
of cell phones and mobile devices, and to set cell phones and mobile devices to "vibrate" or
"silent" modes while in Library facilities.

Reporting Criminal Behavior

The Library will notify the University of Illinois Police of any criminal activity conducted in
any Library facility, or any activity that makes unauthorized or inappropriate use of Library
equipment, facilities, collections, or network resources. Among the areas in which the Library will
be particularly vigilant and pursue legal action, as appropriate, are:

theft of Library equipment or collections;

vandalism of Library equipment, facilities, or collections;

deliberate misuse of Library equipment, facilities, or collections;

exhibitionism, sexual harassment, and/or overt sexual behavior;

intimidation, including verbal threats, of Library users or staff; and

assault and battery.

Unattended Children

The safety of children in libraries is of paramount concern. Library staff may not assume
responsibility for children. The Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of children left
unattended in any Library facility. Children under the age of 11 may not be left unattended by
parents or guardians for any period of time. Library staff will take appropriate action upon
discovering unattended children, including, but not limited to: